Patient Transporter, Patient Transportation (PRN, Day)

MedStar Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming healthcare within our community. As a Patient Transporter at MedStar Health, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients within Greenville Memorial Medical Campus, ensuring quality care while on the move. This entry-level position offers a chance to be part of a compassionate environment focused on making a difference.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or post high school diploma required.
• No experience required, entry-level position.
• Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients using various mobility aids.
• Document transportation assignments and fill out necessary logs.
• Report any accidents or unusual occurrences.

Skills

Knowledge of fire and disaster procedures

Ability to assist distressed patients

Completion of training requirements

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for transporting patients to and from various units/departments within the hospital. Responsible for assuring quality care while enroute.

Essential Functions

1. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
2. Receives and documents patient transportation assignments. Sets a goal to transport three patients per hour. Fills out all appropriate documentation, including admitting log, sign-in book, nursing station log, and trip tickets. Performs telephone activities satisfactorily.
3. Transports patients via wheelchairs, stretcher, bed, mobilizer, wagon, or by accompanying via ambulation; with attached special apparatus including intravenous solutions, drainage systems, chest tubes, and oxygen.
4. Attends in-service education and scheduled departmental staff meetings.
5. Reports accidents, unusual occurrences, and complaints to the appropriate individual.
6. Assists in maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
7. Conforms to all requirements of policy, procedure, and rules of behavior. Represents department, unit, and system professionally.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

1. High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned.
2. No experience required.

In Lieu Of

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledgeable of fire and disaster procedures and codes, including the location and operation of fire extinguishing equipment.
2. Knows appropriate actions to take if a patient becomes distressed.
3. Able to complete all training requirements outlined in the department orientation program.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10087253 Patient Transportation

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